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INDONESIA: Asylum seekers take to boats out of frustration

June 24, 2012

PUCAK, 22 June 2012 (IRIN) – Refugees and asylum seekers in Indonesia, many of whom fled persecution and conflict in their home countries, say they are being driven to get on boats for Australia out of frustration with the resettlement process. “It’s been two years that I have been here. How long am I supposed to wait?” asked Liaqat Ali Yousufi, 32, an ethnic Hazara from Afghanistan’s eastern Ghazni Province, who was registered as a refugee in November 2011 and…

Public Meeting: ASIO Assessments: Leaving Refugees in Limbo

June 22, 2012

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Past Events

6.30pm Wed July 11, The Multicultural Hub, 506 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne 3000. Speakers include Julian Burnside, Niromi de Soyza, Harvey Stern

World Refugee Day figures separate Australian myths from reality: Greens

June 22, 2012

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Archived Press Releases

The Australian Greens say figures released for World Refugee Day today put Australia’s share of the global challenge into perspective. “On World Refugee Day, the Greens renew their call for a fair go for refugees,” Greens’ immigration spokesperson, Sen. Sarah Hanson-Young, said. “Today we give thanks for generations of refugees who have helped improve Australia in a myriad of ways including our cultural, foods, sport, education and business worlds. “It’s important we keep the numbers in perspective because as the…

Australian Greens statement on asylum boat tragedy

June 22, 2012

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The sinking of an asylum seeker boat north of Christmas Island yesterday is a tragedy, the Australian Greens said this morning. “Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected by this awful tragedy, and we hope that as the rescue operation continues more survivors will be found,” Greens’ immigration spokesperson, Sen. Sarah Hanson-Young, said. “We express our support for the brave efforts of all Australian and Indonesian personnel involved in the rescue effort. “The Australian Greens reaffirm our…

2012 World Refugee Day Rally report – photos, video

June 18, 2012

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Approximately 1300 people turned out to the Melbourne 2012 World Refugee Day rally held June 17. The rally began at Parliament House and heard speeches from Aunty Diane Kerr, traditional owner; Jessie Taylor, Human rights lawyer; Godrey Yoganathan, Tamil refugee; Sarah Hanson-Young, Greens senator; John Gulzari, Hazara refugee; Yustin Papuana Motte, West Papuan refugee and Louise Connor, state secretary, Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance. There were also performances by the Future of Rap and The Conch. The theme of the…